Kent · Extract fan repair and replacement
Extract fan repair and replacement in Cheriton, Kent
One call covers repair and replacement of kitchen extract fans, fan motors and worn fan parts in Cheriton: survey, fixed quote, work and sign-off. CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, ISO 9001 and fully insured.
- An extract that vibrates through the ductwork
- Weak extraction and a smoky kitchen
- A humming noise from the fan motor
About our extract fan repair in Cheriton
Our engineers handle all sorts of fan faults in Cheriton, from a squeal at start-up to a fan that won’t run at all. The fault is diagnosed, quoted at a fixed price and put right, or the fan is replaced if repair does not make sense. If you have a worn or slipping fan belt and a fan running too slowly to clear the kitchen, we can put it right.
In a place like Cheriton, extract fans are often older units on a wall or roof. When an older fan fails, replacing it can be the better answer, and we’ll explain the options.
Think of the report as the system’s health record: dated, with photos, and showing what was done. Grease extract cleans are also certificated to TR19® Grease through the BESCA VHE portal, ready for your insurer.
- Location
- Cheriton (CT19, CT20, CT50)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Records
- Report and pictures after the visit
- Quotes
- Fixed quote, typically within a working day
- Working hours
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
Records are where multi-site compliance often slips. Every visit ends with a dated report and photos, so you can show an insurer or inspector what was done at each site.
Multi-site operators often want one contractor and one number. We work across London and the South East, so visits at different addresses can be planned together and kept on a regular cycle.
Signs you need extract fan repair in Cheriton
Some grease always slips past the filters and reaches the fan. It builds up on the impeller blades unevenly, and an unbalanced impeller shakes and starts to vibrate and rattle.
Keep an eye out for any of the following:
- A worn or slipping fan belt
- A failed fan that needs a replacement
- A humming noise from the fan motor
- An extract that vibrates through the ductwork
For kitchens close to Folkestone West station, a fan that stops mid-service needs fixing fast, and our emergency line runs 24/7.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether the whole system is included, or only the parts that are easy to reach
- What insurance they carry
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them
- How areas they can’t reach will be recorded
Questions from Cheriton
Is there an emergency callout for extract fans in Cheriton?
Extract fan emergencies in Cheriton are covered around the clock. The number to ring is 0345 646 2711. Let us know whether the fan is silent, noisy or tripping the power.
Who carries out food hygiene inspections in Cheriton?
Kitchens in Cheriton are inspected by Folkestone and Hythe council’s environmental health officers. A note of when the fan failed and when it was fixed shows the problem was dealt with.
Can you supply and fit a replacement fan?
We can. Replacing a fan is part of our fits and repairs work, and we will explain the options.
Do you have insurance?
Yes. Duct Doctor is fully insured, and we can share the details when you need them.
Can we book visits on a schedule?
Yes. Plans on a 3, 6 or 12-monthly cycle are available, depending on what the system needs.
Is repair an option before replacing the whole fan?
That depends on what we find. After diagnosing, we explain whether it can be repaired and quote a fixed price for the option you choose.
Do you provide a certificate or report?
Yes, on every job. It’s a dated, written report with pictures, plus a certificate via the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal for TR19® Grease cleans. File it with your fire safety records.
What if parts of the system cannot be reached?
They’re marked on the report. Often the fix is extra access, such as new panels in ductwork, and we can fit those.
Keeping the system healthy
Good habits slow the build-up between visits. Our tips:
- Keep a record of any trips or stoppages
- Report new noises from the fan early
- Don’t turn the fan down to hide a noise
- Make sure the isolator and controls are easy to reach
We run the fan and check it’s steady before we go. You will hear what we found and what we did along with anything else that needs watching.
Noise is usually the first sign of a fan problem. Getting it checked now means a planned repair instead of a breakdown at the worst moment.
Other services in Cheriton
Extract fans in Cheriton
Sea air reaches Cheriton, which sits within about 1 mile of the coast. Near the sea, fans mounted outdoors corrode faster, and corroded fans tend to get noisy before they fail. Food Standards Agency data counts about 83 restaurants, cafés and works canteens and about 33 takeaways and sandwich shops within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of Cheriton. For any of them with a canopy, the extract fan is what keeps the kitchen usable. Environmental health officers from Folkestone and Hythe council inspect food businesses in Cheriton. Ventilation is part of food hygiene law, which expects it to be suitable and sufficient. Getting the fan running again is the priority.
School kitchens can’t easily serve lunch without extraction, so if you look after one at a school like All Soul's Church of England Primary School, fix a failing fan before term starts. A fan that rarely runs, like one in a hall kitchen near Church of All Souls or elsewhere in Cheriton, can seize between uses.
Cheriton is about 1 mile west of Folkestone, in Kent. Sites in Cheriton get the same service as everywhere we cover: diagnosis first, a fixed price, out-of-hours working where necessary and a written report with photos. 922 places in Kent are on our list, from busy centres to quieter spots. We also work in Maidstone, about 29 miles from Cheriton.
Extract fan repair in CT19, CT20 and CT50 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include Oaks Road, Firs Lane and Star Lane, all of which we cover for extract fan repair. Being close to the M20, Cheriton is simple for us to get to for extract fan repair. We also cover Sandgate (1 mile south), Folkestone (1 mile east), Peene (1 mile north-west), Newington (1 mile west) and Arpinge (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Ashford (12 miles west), Canterbury (13 miles north), Dover (8 miles north-east), Deal (14 miles north-east), Hythe (3 miles south-west) and Tower Hamlets (7 miles east).
Local landmarks in Cheriton
In Cheriton, that means kitchens and buildings near The Folkestone Academy, Lower Leas Coastal Park and White Lion pub, among other places. Cheriton’s nearest station is Folkestone West station, about 0.6 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Sandgate Castle (1 mile south) and Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (1.3 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Sugar Loaf Hill.
What we do, step by step
We are used to working while the site is closed. A lot of visits happen overnight or at weekends, so the site can open as normal afterwards. The visit itself takes an hour or two to diagnose, then longer if parts or a new fan are needed. In a place like Cheriton, we fit the visit around your hours.
- We start with the symptoms, such as rattling, humming, slow running or a fan that won’t start.
- Power to the fan is isolated before we open the housing.
- Each part is checked in turn: motor, bearings, drive, impeller and fixings.
- You get our diagnosis and a fixed quote to repair or replace.
- Once the work is done, we run the fan and check it’s steady and quiet.
How to prepare
- Let us know about parking and loading
- Let us know about permits to work or site inductions
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
Get a fixed quote
We don’t publish a price list, because every site is different. We look at your system first, from photos or on a visit, then send a fixed quote. To get going, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.
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When something else is needed
We won’t sell you work that does not address the problem, so these are the things it won’t cover:
- Grease throughout the ductwork, which needs a full TR19 clean
- Ductwork designed too small for the kitchen’s cooking
- Problems with the electrical supply to the fan (an electrician’s job)
If in doubt, phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we will say what we think before booking.
What the work covers
- Roof and wall fans
- Bearings
- Kitchen extract fans
- Fan motors
- Belts and pulleys
- Fan housings
What staff can safely do
Day-to-day cleaning is something your team can do: wiping canopies, washing grease filters and recording it in a log. What they can’t safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, and that’s where we come in.
Staff cleaning doesn’t replace a specialist visit; it supports it. Regular in-house cleaning slows the build-up, but the parts you can’t see still need a specialist at the right interval.
Leave it or put it right?
A noisy fan rarely fixes itself. Worn bearings can seize without much warning and the fan may stop when you are busiest. A repair booked now is simpler than an emergency later. It’s better to plan the work at a site near Cheriton than wait for a failure.
Several systems or sites on one quote often makes better use of the time. Tell us about everything you’d like looked at and we’ll price it together.
Why Cheriton businesses choose us
- A written report with photos after each visit
- Full insurance on every job
- Every job surveyed first
- In business since 2009
Take a look at our cost guide or our accreditations.